Presidential Facts

The authors cut through party bias to present the quantifiable facts about how modern presidents have performed on critical national issues Politicians and the media spend a lot of time telling Americans how the presidents and their administrations are performing, but this analysis always skews along party lines. In Presimetrics, Kimel and Kanell take a fresh look at modern politics by gathering data from numerous government sources in order to compare and rank presidential performance on critical issues, from employment and health care to taxes and family values. The results frequently defy expectations: Reagan, godfather of neoconservatives, increased the federal workforce more than any president since LBJ Clinton, a hero to Democrats, cut funding for the NEA by a larger percentage than any other president Nixon/Ford outperformed all administrations on Democratic issues like Federal spending on social programs The lively text clearly explains how various policies of each administration affect the data, and fascinating information graphics lend even greater depth to the discussion, showing at a glance how multiple administrations stack up.

Young readers will find all kinds of interesting facts as they learn who can run for president, who can vote, and what the Electoral College is and how it works.

Kids of all ages will enjoy learning fascinating historical facts about all 45 presidents from George Washington through Donald Trump, in this United States Presidential Fact Book! Included on each fact page is information about each president’s early years, previous occupation, presidency accomplishments, and the vice president that served on his administration. Kids will learn fun facts about each president like Ulysses S. Grant was arrested and fined $20 because he drove his horses too fast, and Woodrow Wilson enjoyed golf so much, that he played in the snow using black balls! Other facts include that Dwight D. Eisenhower was the only president who served in both world wars and the first with a pilot’s license, and that John F. Kennedy was the youngest president elected to office and the first who had served in the U.S. Navy. Did you know that George Washington wore size 13 shoes and had only one tooth at the time of his inauguration? Learning the names, dates, and facts about each president has never been more fun!

Outlines famous firsts, odd government activities, and abandoned plans.

Updated for 2013, readers can easily relive the course of American history through a detailed timeline, more than 50 vivid photographs and illustrations, information about each president's term in office, and the major political issues of each era.

At 6'4", Abraham Lincoln was our tallest president. James Buchanan was the only president who never married. Ulysses was originally President Grant's middle name and the famous S was the result of an accidental switch. From George Washington to George Bush, these and other fascinating facts come to light through this examination of the men who have held the office of United States president. This reference book offers a special perspective on the 42 men who have served as the chief executive. From date of birth to place of death, 63 comparative lists present a plethora of presidential information. Organized in a loosely chronological manner, subjects discussed include presidential families, physical characteristics, religious preferences, previous occupations, election statistics and final quotes. Each list is headed by a title and organizational notes from the author. Information is limited to facts only (free from bias or judgment) and is arranged in a useful, easy-to-reference format.

Children's History Press presents: 101 Amazing Presidential Facts! Great presidential trivia and little known facts about the all of the United States Presidents! This book is a great way to introduce the American Presidents to young readers. But this book isn't just for kids! There is a lot of great trivia here that parents will love too! By the way, there are a lot more than 101 bits of presidential trivia here! In fact there are now over 200 presidential facts in this book! (But hey, "101" makes for a catchier title!) Here's just a sample of what what is inside: Learn which American President had installed a soda machine in the oval office Discover who liked to go skinny dipping in the Potomac River Find out which president sold off the White House furnishings in a yard sale! And much, much more!